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Inspiring video! I really like the juxtaposition of organic vs geometric structure. The discipline of the scientific experimentation is admirable. And I am always interested to see what other artists are doing with their electronic cutting machines! I have been working with a Brother ScanNCut and the potential is so exciting! I've been experimenting with printing and cutting on an interfacing product, then fusing onto substrate.

Cool ideas. You are great!

What a great idea. Cheers

You are ever my inspiration.

Very cool technique…. Thx for sharing sharing !

Informative …. Thanks !

Is this shiny brochure paoer?

Very informative, thank you! Is it possible to add dye to the alginate paste first (and store it) and only activate it with soda ash afterwards? How do you keep it damp for batching? Cheers

So much fun.

This is exactly the gold leaf on fabric technique I have been searching for, for years. Thank you!!!

Best surface to attach your cloth to is a sticky (tacky) board. Coat a thin sheet (3mm) hardboard (masonite) with stencil glue (stays tacky) and allow glue to 'dry'. Spread fabric smoothly onto the tacky surface. It is repositionable. The board now holds fabric flat and smooth for painting or dyeing. No need for pins or tape. You can use it for starch resist, too. Please note: Just make sure if you are painting with acrylic fabric paint that you lift the fabric while still damp or it will bond with the tacky surface (like a contact adhesive) and wreck your cloth or board. This is very important to remember. Flour and water paste and dye dont do this so are perfect mediums to use on sticky boards. Your sticky board can be washed and any residues of paste, paints, dyes and fibres will easily wash off the surface. Once dry, the board will return to its stickiness. Cover with a plastic sheet to protect it until you need to use it again.

Genius. Thanks

THANK YOU!!!

Such an awesome idea! I was considering pulling gelly prints with interfacing as it won’t rip. Now I’m going to iron it together for some stencils! I’ve got a brother scan and cut so it will be pretty easy.

thank you for this really informative demo - wondering - can the printed fabric (gold leaf with Gel medium) get wet and still retain the gold? I don't mean heavy washing - say if a person was wearing this and was walking in the rain? thank you.

Thank you as I learned so much. I sadly think of archetypes related to Meghan Markle. I would be interested to know your opinion of Meghan Markle. As she says all the right things and says she is a feminist. It's good to talk buy if the behaviour and actions don't match the talk we become curious. I'm getting over the psychological injury I endured from my mother who was a psychopath. I was powerless in my family and art was my salvation. And I'm happy I'm finding success and confidence with my art.

It looks like these inks do not bleed into each other? Or are you keeping them separated with the line art print you are using?

Very interesting demo. Thank you. I’m fascinated by these inks. I’m still on the fence about investing but am intrigued.

Wonderful video. As a gel printer I appreciate your tips for using these inks. I’m still on the fence about purchasing these. I wondered could you use a gloss medium instead of the matte medium?

Wonderful demo. I’ve been looking at these inks to purchase. Thank you. I’m heading to watch your other videos to see how these work on other substrates especially the gel plate which I use frequently.

Very cool! For me, the delivery of a video makes or breaks my interest - your delivery is perfect! Down to earth, explanatory without wordiness, a bit of humour. Thanks so much! PS: I kind of wanted to see that plate lifted - LOL!

Can you clarify the Aluminum Acetate (AA) formula? I’m so literal that I got confused with your vide. Is this correct? AA = 50% Aluminum Potassium Sulfate + 50% Sodium Acetate

Thank you for this video. This is what worked for me. Before buying the buying the professional paper, I used some double-sided photo paper that I had on hand (I know some people said it wouldn't work). I have an epson 8500. Using photoshop, I set the settings to black / grayscale and my printer to plain paper. I printed a detailed alphabet print like the video. I let it sit on the gelli plate for about 15 minutes after smoothing down vigorously with a roller. It left a perfect image! I used light yellow acrylic paint as my background. Thn, I let it sit till dry, and it peeled up beautifully with no loss of image. I can't believe how well this worked. So double-sided photo paper can work (at least with Epson 8500) as long as you use the right settings! And it didn't even leave a ghost image that needed to be cleaned off. Thanks for all the advice in the comments!

I. Ought this paper and printed on an inkjet printer but it didn’t transfer to the Gelli plate. I followed your instructions. Not sure what I am doing wrong.

Thank you for clearly explaining your process. I’m a 74 year old starting to go down the tie dye road and almost 100% of tie dyers recommend doing the soda ash pre soak. Many have noted the undissolved powder specks as an issue and therefore some will tie dye with their shirts turned inside out. As I am beginning this journey your explanation of adding the soda ash to your mixture + dye powder makes perfect sense! I want to paint some images to my tie dyed shirts once that process is done so I would just be making very small amounts to do this to not have waste. How much of your paint mix do you have in your cups? I will reduce your recipe to possibly 1/8 c + your soda ash mix then add my dye powder.

how did you get the detailed bird image on that piece?

t Thanks so much for this demonstration.I was curious about these inks.

I tried your techniques and got the results that you showed us, but on one of my pieces of cotton I placed puzzle pieces, picture side down. The next morning when I went to check on the results I found the exact opposite patterning. all the ink accumulated under the puzzle pieces... so I have a piece of cotton that is light grey with black puzzle piece designs. I am mystified as to why. I have tried using very absorbent materials like coasters, book board etc and I get a bit of this accumulating ink but not as distinct a difference as when I used the puzzle pieces. Any ideas?

I loved your video. I’m curious to know if you could possibly ink blend distress inks or distress oxide inks over your final print to add some color.

You can use laser printer images but you need paint on the gel pad first just like using magazine pages.

Thanks a lot, Jane!❤

Thank you for the clarity!

They have an aura of its own😮, the wet fabric

It was great fun, thank you.

I'm wondering which is better for this art form - gouache or tempura? I'm not totally sure what the difference is actually.

Awesome 🎉 Have you tried it on fabric and does it launder?

Very interesting! I had been trying this with acrylic paint and didn’t know why I couldn’t wipe it off completely, especially without wiping off the paint that wasn’t part of the resist. Now I get it! Thx

Cannot wait to see results! Thank you!

This was great, Jane! Thanks so much!

Love these inks! I liked your demo very much. thanks Jane.

Hi Jane, how can I transfer images onto handmade paper please?

Lovely prints, the whole process is really cool and love the watercolor effect. Eager to see more!

I'm impressed.

I have to admit, I'm not likely to invest in the Optimist inks. However, I have been curious about them so I appreciate you sharing what you're doing. I do have some really pretty Sennelier shellac inks. That isolation layer is giving me all kinds of ideas for other things to try as well.

Pretty fascinating! To create the barrier layer.

I love watching your videos. You are very knowledgeable, innovative and easy to understand.

Can you do this technique just with acrylic paints?

Thank you for this video. I am trying to learn more about gel plate printing, and your video was awesome! You explained so well, and gave me some great ideas. I still have to buy the supplies.do you have a list of supplies you recommend? I have a printer and acrylic paint….so I need a gel plate…should I start small? I guess I need a A brayer? And that special business paper…appreciate your Ideas and any help and advice. I’m a fan!

What a wonderful discussion! Thank you

Thanks